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  • Niagara College Dimentia Experience

The John Howard Society receives the NC Dementia Experience

Niagara College's Dementia Experience uses specialized equipment to simulate the physical and sensory effects of aging with dementia, helping participants understand the challenges faced by individuals with cognitive delays. The John Howard Society and members of the Niagara Regional Police Service are among the organizations that have participated in the simulation.

  • Town Hall: Youth & The COVID-19 Vaccine

Town Hall: Youth & The COVID-19 Vaccine

Niagara Region Public Health is hosting two virtual Q&As with Dr. Hirji as an opportunity for parents and guardians to ask any questions they have around COVID-19 vaccines.

  • Records Suspension Information Session

Records Suspension Information Session

We offer an hour long information session reviewing the cost, eligibility, and the frequently asked questions of going through the application process, as well as the measurable benefits of receiving a record suspension.

The Post-Pandemic Future

We will drastically reduce the number of people in Ontario jails - and prevent more crimes in the process. By Paula Osmok, Executive Director of the John Howard Society of Ontario.

COVID-19: Message to the Community

In order to keep our clients and our staff safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the John Howard Society of Niagara will be restricting client access to our buildings. We will lock our doors to the public and we will no longer offer in-person counselling to clients unless there are extraordinary circumstances. Clients needing

  • John Howard Society of Niagara AGM 2019

70 Years of Success!

The John Howard Society of Niagara celebrated 70 Years of Success at this year's Annual General Meeting.

  • “Adopt-A-Family” program

“Adopt-A-Family” program

Each Christmas the John Howard Society of Niagara participates an “Adopt-A-Family” program. The families who we feel are most in need are selected from the ‘Strengthening Families for the Future program’. The parent is asked if they would like to participate. When they agree they supply us with sizes of the children as well as